Starting problems with my 1999 Chevy Z71

I have a 1999 Chevrolet Z71 with a 5.7 Vortect. I'm having starting issues. It will start first thing in the mornings when it's cold out. So I drive it to work and when I get off of work around 3 or so, it has a really hard time starting. It takes me 5 mins or so to start it. I turn the key about 10 times before it starts. I have fuel pressure. What could it be?

4 Answers

It still may be a fuel issue. Fuel pressure on that one should be 56 to 63 lbs. If anything I would do a fuel bleed down test by hooking up a gauge to the Schrader valve, build up fuel pressure, then with the key off, watch the gauge. It should not drop more than 5 lbs in 3 minutes. Otherwise a ignition control module fits these symptoms also. Take it out and it can be tested at Auto Zone

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